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Board approves GNETS intergovernmental agreement to expand regional special‑education program
Summary
The board agreed to a multi‑district intergovernmental agreement for GNETS services; Barrow County will move from paying 50% to 25% of staff costs and will host students from two additional districts, with an estimated district share of $164,250 under the new arrangement.
Barrow County Schools on Tuesday approved an intergovernmental agreement to host and extend Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Supports (GNETS) services to Jefferson City, Oconee County and Social Circle city school systems.
Why it matters: the IGA expands a regional program that provides intensive educational and therapeutic support to students with severe social, emotional or behavioral needs, and it shifts cost shares so Barrow County will pay 25%…
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